Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract Is Suitable for Recurrent Anal Fistulas from Follow-Up of 16 Months

Table 1

Continence Grading Scale of preoperation.

Type of incontinence	Never; (CCF-FI = 0)	Rarely; (CCF-FI = 1)	Sometimes; (CCF-FI = 2)	Usually; (CCF-FI = 3)	Always; (CCF-FI = 4)
Gas	48	0	4	2	1
Liquid	50	1	3	1	0
Solid	55	0	0	0	0
Wears pad	53	0	0	2	0
Lifestyle alteration	51	0	2	2	0

0 = perfect. 20 = complete incontinence. Never = 0 (never). Rarely = 1/month. Usually = 1/week. Always = ≥1/day. The continence score is determined by adding points from the above table, which takes into account the type and frequency of incontinence and the extent to which it alters the patient’s life.